Junior Accountant

About Proppel

We find and place Top 1% talent from LATAM in remote roles in UK & US companies to help them grow faster. If you’re looking for the opportunity to develop your skills and work with some of the best and most exciting companies around the world, Proppel is the place for you. Our headquarters are in London, UK, and we’re looking for top-tier talent in Latam to support our clients in the UK and the US. Good luck with your application!

What we're looking for

Our client, a leading US-based product company (CPG), is seeking a Finance Controller with a strategic mindset to oversee daily accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and cash flow management, supporting key financial decisions and growth.

Please make sure your CV is in English, otherwise your application won’t be considered.

Responsibilities

• Daily Accounting Operations: Managing billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions.

• General Ledger Assistance: Support monthly close processes, including preparing and posting journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and ensuring accurate data entry.
• Cost & Inventory Support: Help track inventory and cost accounting activities, including inventory reconciliations, costing analysis, and data entry for inventory management.
• Revenue Recognition Support: Assist in reviewing revenue transactions to ensure compliance with established revenue recognition policies and standards.
• Documentation & Filing: Maintain organized records and assist with the filing of financial documents in compliance with company standards.
• Process Improvement: Participate in identifying opportunities to improve existing processes and support the implementation of accounting best practices.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with other teams to address questions or issues related to accounting transactions and contribute to a smooth workflow across departments.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles (e.g., US GAAP) and general ledger accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) as well as Bill.com
• Experience working with small ecommerce companies from the US.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Good English communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain information to others and collaborate across teams.

Benefits

• Fully remote.
• Working directly with the US market.
• Collaborative team and dynamic working environment.
• Join an evolving Start-Up and add a LOT of value.
• 12 business days of Paid Time Off + US Holidays!
• USD Salary.

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